Rear sight and Marble flat-faced brass bead front sight are provided. A steel forend cap replaces the forend/barrel band to enhance bothĪppearance and accuracy. The cartridge stop inside the action is articulated,Īllowing cartridges to feed smoothly with no misfeeds or double feeds under theĬarrier. Is again being machined from steel, rather than stamped, and the edges are Top of the hammer rides) for smoother operation when cocking. There is a relieved area under the bolt (where the The lever slot has been improved for smoother operation it is now more The edges of the lever are radiused for a smootherįeel. Notable, too, are the round locking bolt trunions that reduceįriction, lever slop and ensure smoothness of the lever throw, as per the Among these features is a rebounding hammer, an excellent safetyįeature. Some of these represent a return to the old (pre-1964) way of doing Winchester is proud of a number of the new Model 94's more subtle features that enhance operation andįunction.
Externally, theīarrel, receiver and other steel parts are polished to remove all traces of The action of this Miroku built Model 94 is nicely fittedĪnd operates smoothly.
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The Sporter comes with an elegant half-round/half-octagon 24" barrel and a full length magazine that 38-55 loads should not exceed 30,000 cup. 375 operates at a maximum average pressure (MAP) is based on a slightly shortened and strengthened version of the. Warning to those tempted to try shooting. The barrel of the test rifle is marked, "Caliber. The test rifle that is the subject of this review is chambered for the classic. The Short Rifle and Carbine models come with "shotgun" type butt plates, while the Sporter features a steel crescent "rifle" butt plate and the Trails End Takedown comes with a rubber recoil pad. The external metal parts are blued and the straight grip stocks are fashioned from black walnut, as Winchester 94 stocks have always been. I have always preferred this forend treatment, because I think it is an aid to accuracy, as well as more attractive.
All models have full-length magazines and all except the basic Carbine terminate the forend in a blued steel cap, rather than a barrel band. The 20" carbines have round barrels and smooth walnut stocks, while the deluxe Sporter rifle comes with a half octagon/half round barrel and a checkered walnut stock. For 2017, the Model 94 is offered in Sporter (rifle with 24" barrel), Short Rifle (carbine with 20" barrel), Carbine (20" barrel) and Trails End Takedown (carbine with 20" barrel) versions. The new Model 94's all use the latest angle eject (AE) action, drilled and tapped for low and over-bore scope mounting. It is not as if the Model 94 is beingīuilt in some third world sweatshop by slave labor. Of course, Japan is a first world country renowned for This is one case where moving production overseas served to Since the pre-'64 model was discontinued. Model 94 is certainly the best made and most refined Model 94 we have handled Rifle with a traditional polished blue and walnut finish. Japan by Browning/Winchester's longtime partner Miroku.
Winchester Model 94's finally became available again. Winchester Model 94 Sporter Rifle by Miroku, Better Than Ever!īy Chuck Hawks Illustration courtesy of Winchester Repeating Arms. Winchester Model 94 Sporter Rifle by Miroku
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